And yet people whine about why we're not more effective in combat. In addition to fighting a 'light/lean' war which inherently hinders effectiveness, we're also bound by ROE that inhibit our people from adequately taking control of the situation, and now we're deploying troops who've been through a pussified version of basic training.Drill sergeants have been told to cool it. All the cussing, swearing, in-your-face intimidation by a vein-popping, bull-necked brute is now passé.
You read it right. Drill sergeants — the toughest, meanest people in the military — have been ordered to try a more sensitive approach to the young male and female recruits who once answered to the name "maggot" — or worse.
Veterans would probably chuckle, but according to Army Times, today's recruits can do their push-ups from their knees if they get too tired. Sit-ups can be accomplished with the help of a sleeping mat. Today's Army doesn't want recruits with bruised, er, tail bones.
Next thing you know, new troops will be asking insurgents to be their friends on MySpace.
God help us.
